Transparent scaled coins container

Abstract

A reusable coin holder, counter and sorter, known as COINSMETER™ utilizes inexpensive semi-disposable packaging technology. In each half of a semi-elastic plastic material, at least one grove is provided in the shape of half cylinder. When the two halves are closed, a cylinder or a number of cylinders are created. Each cylinder has a scaled line(s) for indicating the amount of coins vertically stacked in the cylindrical columns. Coins may be inserted through a slot at the top of each cylinder. The diameter of the cylindrical columns may be slightly bigger than the diameter of the coins. The two meeting sections may be connected from a solid base portion of the article. The present invention also includes a handle and stand for supporting the coin holder. In another embodiment, a carrying case for multiple coin holders may be provided to store and carry coins in a secure manner.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to coin counters, organizers, and holders for coins, tokens, and the like. In particular, the present invention is directed toward a transparent plastic combined coin counter and holder.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Since the very early invention of coins at the dawn of civilization (e.g., clay and early metal coins), it has been a burden for many to count, carry, save and reuse coins. Consequently many inventions have been developed over the years to overcome most of these problems related to coins. Two of the most commonly used inventions relating to coin counting, sorting, and carrying, are coin wrapping papers and coins counting machines.[0003]Coin wrapping papers are probably the most commonly used method of grouping and storing coins today. These wrappers have remained largely unchanged for decades, with exception of pre-formed paper coin “tubes” which have recently come into use. However, this primitive method of co...

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Benefits of technology

[0021]The present invention, which may be marketed under the name COINSMETER™ solves the problems of the Prior Art by using disposable packaging technology to form a reusable coin holder and counter. In the present invention, coins may be easily inserted in a cylinder through an opening (slot) at the top of each cylinder, no matter how the user drops the coin (heads or tails).

[0022]Free space is provided at the top of each cylinder, above a line indicating its maximum capacity of the cylinder. This free space allows the coins (including the last inserted coin) to freely fall into the tube from a slot located at the top. The free space also allows the user to identify the type and authenticity of the coins in the tube. By tilting or inclining the tube, the surface of each coin can be viewed as the coin stack inclines. In this manner, a user can verify that the coin stack does not contain slugs, foreign coins, or coins of incorrect denomination.

[0023]The scale on the body of the cylinders and its transparency feature allows checking the number of coins at any level without the need to open the article. In its simplest form, this invention is not complicated in design, light in weight and material to be used in manufacturing is cheap in cost. As a consequence, numerous articles may be produced at a time. The invention is thus suitable for large amount of coins to deal with, such as at banks, casinos, retail outlets, and other institutions where money is counted in bulk.

Problems solved by technology

Such packaging types of materials are typically used to packing products for sale, and such materials, although robust, are designed for a limited number of uses and may be economically discarded or given away with the product.

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